Join or dont die

[InfinityzeN (Troy)]

From an older thread...

@InfinityzeN

Your average member of the Order is not interested in non-member Gifted who are not a threat. The ones who are interested are as likely to want to study them as "Join or Die!" them. Even the "Join or Die!" ones will ignore hedge mages who are not powerful, since they are not worth the time and effort (never mind the potential of becoming a laughing stock for bringing such poor beings into the Order).

How "Powerful" or "Not Powerful" a hedge mage is, is specifically related to if they possess The Gift or not. Attempting to bring someone without the Gift into the Order is a sure way to crater someones reputation.

The Lineage of Pralix (HoH:S, p.126) is the most important entity in actually bringing a hedge mage into the Order. They are the specialist at it and recognized among the Order as such.

When a wizard seeks to join the Order of Hermes, he is usually directed towards a member of the Lineage of Pralix. Only those who possess The Gift are normally considered for membership. Those magi from other Houses who actively seek out hedge wizards (notably House Flambeau) are aware of the tradition, and recognize the service that they perform for the Order.